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South Korea’s National Arboretum Discusses Future Priorities
South Korea’s National Arboretum discussed its future direction at a policy conference on 15 October in Sejong.
The discussion focused on adapting the organisation to rapid changes, including climate change and artificial intelligence.
A researcher who analysed its staffing and structure proposed stronger research on conserving and restoring forest biodiversity.
The proposals also included making international cooperation a permanent function and adding more AI specialists.
Other speakers discussed research capacity, efficient management and changes to the organisation’s culture.
The arboretum said it would review ways to strengthen its capabilities and consider how to prepare for future research needs.
South Korea’s National Arboretum discussed ways to develop future value and strengthen its organisation at an academic conference on Oct. 15.
The discussion took place at the National Sejong Arboretum in Sejong.
Participants considered how the arboretum could respond to rapid changes, including climate change and artificial intelligence.
A researcher proposed strengthening biodiversity research, making international cooperation a permanent function and expanding AI expertise.
The arboretum said it would review ways to build its organisational capacity and pursue organisational innovation.
- Who
- South Korea’s National Arboretum and participants at the 2026 autumn conference of the Korean Association for Public Administration.
- What
- They discussed the arboretum’s future development and organisational priorities.
- When
- Oct. 15, 2026.
- Where
- The National Sejong Arboretum in Sejong, South Korea.
- Why
- To consider how the arboretum can create future value and respond to rapid changes, including climate change and artificial intelligence.
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The National Arboretum discussed future development and organisational priorities at the Korean Association for Public Administration’s autumn conference.
Yonhap reported on the discussion.
- Conference date
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Venue
- National Sejong Arboretum, Sejong
- Researcher
- Lee Min-a of Chungnam National University
- Proposed priorities
- Biodiversity conservation and restoration research, permanent international cooperation, and more AI specialists
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Based on the expert opinions presented at the academic conference, we will review measures to strengthen organizational capacity to respond to future research demand and seek directions for development for organizational innovation.